Sri Lanka wicket-keeper batter Kusal Mendis is likely to miss the first Test against India at the Galle International Stadium, scheduled to begin from Saturday, August 15 onwards. The 31-year-old had recently featured in the Test series against the West Indies, before representing the Colombo Kaps in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026, where he suffered a hamstring injury. AdKusal Mendis, leading the franchise, was retired hurt for two runs off four deliveries in the Kaps' six-wicket win over the Kandy Royals. AdTrending"Kusal Mendis is more likely to miss the first Test in Galle as he continues his recovery from injury," the update mentions. Mendis had recorded a memorable quick-fire ton in the second Test in Colombo, before Hardik Pandya dismissed him.